Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales

@VictimsComm

Claire Waxman OBE, an independent voice for victims.

The official account for the Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales.

Petty France, Westminster victimscommissioner.org.uk Joined October 2011

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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales @VictimsComm Sep 14

Victims are waiting years for justice - delays that deepen their trauma and undermine confidence in the justice system.

In my interview with @ObserverUK, I explain why addressing the courts crisis must be the priority if we are to fix the wider system.

🔗observer.co.uk/news/national/…

Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales @VictimsComm 5d

I met @ICOnews Interim CEO Paul Arnold and raised concerns of victims and bereaved families.

Victims of the Nottingham and Southport attacks have highlighted the harm and distress caused by data breaches. Stronger safeguards and accountability are needed to safeguard privacy.

Victims’ Commissioner Claire Waxman OBE and ICO Interim CEO Paul Arnold MBE stand together for a photo.

Sky News Verified account @SkyNews 6d

Victims of violent and high-profile crimes have written to the head of the NHS and the heath secretary asking them to stop NHS staff from accessing their records

Sky's health correspondent Ashish Joshi speaks victims, and explains what they are calling for

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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales @VictimsComm Oct 30

Productive meeting with @policeconduct Director General Rachel Watson.

We discussed opportunities to develop a trauma-informed approach to police complaints that listens to victims' experiences and ensures victims' perspectives are properly considered throughout the process.

Victims' Commissioner Claire Waxman and IOPC Director General Rachel Watson standing together in front of a Victims' Commissioner banner.

Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales @VictimsComm Oct 29

As next wave of early releases approaches, this @HMIProbation report is a timely reminder that tagging alone cannot guarantee public protection.

If tagging is to safeguard victims, it needs a system capable of delivering protection at every stage.

My words in @DailyMail ⬇️

Screenshot of a quote attributed to Victims’ Commissioner Claire Waxman. The text states that, as early releases increase, a report shows that electronic monitoring alone cannot guarantee public protection and may give victims a false sense of security unless backed by robust monitoring, effective enforcement, and a swift response to breaches. The quote concludes that government confidence in a “prison in the community” approach is not yet matched by the reality on the ground.

HM Inspectorate of Probation @HMIProbation Oct 29

A joint thematic inspection published today from @HMIProbation and @HMICFRS has found that electronic monitoring failings across the justice system are leaving victims and the public at risk. Read the full report here: buff.ly/8r43mw7

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Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales @VictimsComm Oct 28

Emma endured 34 adjournments before her case concluded.

Her experience highlights the human cost of court delays. Thank you to Baroness Brinton for keeping victims' experiences at the centre of yesterday's debate.

🔗My Courts and Tribunals Bill briefing: victimscommissioner.org.uk/courts-and-tri…

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